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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Newsome's Grand Hippodrome Circus Programme, Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.19
Scope and Contents Victoria Street, Liverpool. Mdlle. Emma and Mr. Fredericks equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow equestrian act, Mr. Sippell clown, Signor Andrea equestrian act, Mr. Patterson jester, Miss Virginia Coralie Newsome, Miss Ella Bertha Newsome, Miss Pauline Newsome, Miss Annie Bianca, Miss Lillie Meers, Miss Marguerita Fredericks, Miss Henrietta Bartman, Miss Jane Williams, Miss Lewis, Master Nieman, Master Johnson, Miss Cooper, Miss Robinson, Mr. J. Newsome, Mr. Meers and Mr. Harvie in Cinderella or the...
Dates: Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Newspaper and Magazine Cuttings on Circus, 1897 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.95
Scope and Contents Newspaper cuttings and journals containing circus related articles on a range to topics including; animal rights, the death of Gordon Howes lion tamer, the Great Wallenda, George Sanger and Poppy Ginnett's wedding, other articles on Lord George Sanger and the Sanger Circus, The Smart Circus, Carlos Rosaire and Tina Paolo's wedding, King Ohmy's death, the death of Carmer Rosaire, the Paolo family, Circus Krone, Orfei Circus, Koringa, Circus Sarrasani, World War 2, Barbette, Omi, the Fossett...
Dates: 1897 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Article on Lord George Sanger and His Circus, c1832 - 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.4
Scope and Contents

The greatest show on earth: Lord George Sanger and his Circus, Croft-Cooke, R. Cutting of chapter from Chambers Journal, 3p.p.

Dates: c1832 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Article on Tommy Fossett, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of article about Tommy Fossett, 2p.p.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cut-Out of David Hamilton, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178G32.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cut-out featuring picture of David Hamilton as Ringmaster for Chipperfield’s Circus Christmas show on Thames TV, with Kathy Mackinnon.

Dates: 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cutting About Stevenson's Circus, 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.8
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from Evening Gazette regarding Stevensons circus.

Dates: 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cutting About the Ohmy Family and Circus, c1880 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178G25.7
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting and photocopies regarding Ohmy’s circus and family.

Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cutting Part of Hans Brick Animal Trainer and Circus Performer's Material, 1933 - 1951

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.82
Scope and Contents

Newspaper and magazine articles about Hans Brick and circus topics, mainly on British newspapers including, The Daily Mirror, The Evening News but also German and French.

Dates: 1933 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Cutting Related to Dame Laura Knight, 1960 - 1970

 File
Reference code: 178G21.83
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings related to Dame Laura Knight, including advertisement for an exhibition.

Dates: 1960 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Cuttings, 1976 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178G32
Scope and Contents

Various newspaper cuttings on circus and showmen, including Billy Smart's Circus and Gerry Cottle.

Dates: 1976 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1937 - 2003

 Series
Reference code: 178G61
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and magazines containing articles related to Digger Pugh acts, circus acts and performances, Great Yarmouth Circus and Sanger Circus. Also an issue of New Career Girl, The Performer, The White Tops and Osterreich Illustrierte.

Dates: 1937 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1903 - 1911

 File
Reference code: 178G52.1
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of newspaper cuttings about George Sanger's Circus and George Sanger's murder.

Dates: 1903 - 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Family Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1988 - 2005

 Series
Reference code: 178G48
Scope and Contents

Various scrapbooks assambled by Rebecca Truman containing press articles an other information about Skinning the Cat and a magazine containing an article.

Dates: 1988 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1990

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 2: Series 178F34; Series 178G41
Reference code: 178G41.6
Scope and Contents

Various newspaper and magazine cuttings relating to circus performers and showmen, including Jimmy Chipperfield's obituary.

Dates: 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cuttings, 1938 - 1952

 Series
Reference code: 178G66
Scope and Contents

Includes newspaper cuttings, compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Dates: 1938 - 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection

Newspaper Cuttings About Billy 'Little Billy' Merchant, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178G21.81
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of newspaper articles relating to Billy 'Little Billy' Merchant and Jimmy Scott, circus clowns.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks, 1838 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178G21
Scope and Contents

A collection of newspaper cuttings on circus, circus proprietors and performers and scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings, posters, programmes and other items of ephemera, covering mainly British circuses and venues such as Belle Vue and also some international circuses.

Dates: 1838 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1865 - 1945

 Series
Reference code: 178G51
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings related to George Sanger's circus and business.

Dates: c1865 - 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection

Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1832 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178G25
Scope and Contents

Various newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks about variety and circus performers including the Ohmy and Sanger families.

Dates: c1832 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, 1904 - 1973

 Series
Reference code: 178G65
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks related to Showmen's transport, trade related bye-laws and general Showmen's news from various newspapers and publications.

Dates: 1904 - 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

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